jeter des fleurs

French

Etymology

Literally, “to throw flowers”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒə.te de flœʁ/

Verb

jeter des fleurs

  1. (figuratively) to say nice things to, to compliment [with à ‘someone’]
    Synonyms: envoyer des fleurs, lancer des fleurs
  2. (reflexive) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn

Usage notes

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